Product Description

Continuing in Simon & Schuster's bestselling gaming novelisation series comes a new series of books based on the Blizzard Entertainments awarding-winning computer game Warcraft. In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, the world of Azeroth teemed with wondrous creatures of every kind. Mysterious Elves and hardy Dwarves walked among tribes of man in relative peace and harmony, until the arrival of the demonic army known as Burning Legion shattered the world's tranquility forever. Now Orcs, Dragons, Goblins, and Trolls all vie for supremacy over the scattered, warring kingdoms - part of a grand, malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world of Warcraft. A terrifying upheaval among the highest ranks of the world's Wizards sends the maverick Mage, Rhonin, on a perilous journey into the Orc-controlled lands of Khaz Modan. What Rhonin uncovers is a vast, far-reaching conspiracy, darker than anything he ever imagined - a threat that will force him into a dangerous alliance with ancient creatures of air and fire if the world of Azeroth is to see another dawn.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19337 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 384 pages

About the Author
Aside from his extensive work in Dragonlance, Richard A. Knaak is best known for his popular Dragonrealm series. His other works include several contemporary fantasies, including Frostwing (Time Warner) and King of the Grey (Time Warner). In addition to Legacy Of Blood, he has written Day of the Dragon for the Warcraft series and will soon return to Diablo for a second tale.

Customer Reviews

Thrilling
I was very excited when the book arrived. I'm a starcraft man myself and I've read all the starcraft books, so to venture into warcraft was something very new for me. I've played all the warcraft games but I've not really gone into depth with its history.
The book was really easy to read once I got into it. The first few chapters were abit confusing. It really just pushed you into the middle of something that you had no clue about.It reminded my of a shorter Lord of the Rings book, with many similarities between Middle Earth and Azeroth. Everyone has to take inspiration from somewhere though, I'm sure JRR Tolkien took his Middle Earth idea part from somewhere else.
I'm looking forward to reading the War of the Ancient trilogy, when it finally arrives.
I'd recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Warcraft. Fans will enjoy it from start to finish.

I like, but
I happened to see this in the library and having played warcraft and all it's sequels etc I thought I would give it a try, and all-in-all I thought it was quite good. It seems to drag a little in places, but in general the story is easy to follow but offers up some unexpected moments.
I am not completely manic about Warcraft so i don't really know the ins and outs of the story lines but some of the things did seem a bit random, and I would have prefered if the Warcraft books in general had maybe dealt with the initial wars and stuff like that rather then just throwing the reader into the middle of it.
Apart from that minor issue, I liked it. It is quite light and easy which makes it great for a casual read, but I got quite into it and finished it in about 2 days. I also liked the three main characters: Krasus, Rhonin and Vereesa, which is why I was annoyed when it ended in a rather bland and out-of-hand manner, an issue I no longer have as Knaak has continues them in the War of the Ancients subseries.

for someone who doesn't read...
I found this book enlightening and really good to read. considering the only books i have ever read were forced upon me by teachers (canterbury tales etc) and after that point i figured reading was boring but i found reading this book quite good. i'd recommend it to anyone.